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My old computer teacher insisted on using Notepad, and now I get why.

Back when I started coding, we just used plain text editors with no fancy help. Everyone now thinks you need smart IDEs to learn, but I disagree. Starting with simple tools makes you pay attention to every detail in your code. Like, without hints, you have to know where each comma and bracket goes. I spent a whole afternoon once fixing a loop because nothing pointed out my mistake. That kind of hard work stuck with me more than easy lessons. So, even if it sounds rough, I say give the basic way a shot first.

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amy_craig286mo ago

Ask if you really believe everyone should start from scratch like that. I mean, sure, it builds character, but it also builds frustration. What about when you hit a wall and have no clues to guide you? Do you think that deep struggle always pays off, or does it just waste time? Just wondering where the line is between learning discipline and needing help.

ruby7736mo ago

Yeah I got stuck on a coding project for two weeks once, trying to figure out a bug all by myself. I finally asked a friend to glance at my code and they spotted the missing semicolon in like two minutes. That taught me the wall you hit isn't always meant to be scaled alone. What kind of wall are you dealing with right now?